Big Tech

Trump bought Nvidia, Boeing, and Microsoft in flurry of transactions

In the first quarter of 2026, US President Trump bought as much as US$5 million each in companies including Nvidia, Oracle and more.

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

Google has called the EU proposal a regulatory overreach that could jeopardise users' privacy and security.

Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets

If the companies refuse to strike a deal with local news publishers, they will face a levy that amounts to 2.25 per cent of their Australian revenue.

Elon Musk does not appear at hearing in French prosecutors’ X probe

A view shows the Paris' courthouse building as Elon Musk, the owner of X and a host of other tech companies, is summoned for a hearing before prosecutors' offices as part of their investigation into social media platform X at the courthouse in Paris, France, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Is the world finally going to tariff Big Tech?

The internet has been tariff-free for decades. If that changes, it’s because the world has decided it can’t allow the US to run its digital empire forever.

Meta ordered to pay $479m in New Mexico trial over child exploitation, user safety claims

Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety.

Tech giants sign AI pledge at White House, vowing to pay for energy costs

The pledge aims to mitigate concerns that Big Tech’s data centres are driving up electricity costs.

India hosts AI summit as safety concerns grow

The five-day event aims to declare a “shared roadmap for global AI governance and collaboration”.

EU tells Meta to open up WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots

A Meta spokesperson said that there is no reason for the EU to intervene.

Palantir CEO defends surveillance tech as contracts with US govt, including ICE, boost sales

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company was “supporting in a critical manner" some US government operations.

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